Surrel

Burdened by debts and on the edge of losing his workshop, Rivyn’s life turns around when he finds out that he got a mysterious System, which is different from the ones that every adventurer and blacksmith receive. This special System lets him create not only weapons and armor but potions, accessories, and Skill Books as well. Rivyn regains all his mechanical astuteness thus meaning he was given a second shot at success but at a great price. To progress he has to earn the system points for doing the hard tasks and doing it, better than anyone else.

On the story’s premise, Rivyn’s talent increases with conflicts among guilds that want to monopolize the skills within the powerful organization. However, Rivyn isn’t interested in either fighting for the Renegades or becoming one of them. His only focus is mastering the art of crafting—until danger forces him to confront the truth: as strength is dominant even a simple blacksmith sometimes has to use a sword for his own protection.

Given the looming complicated foes, guilds tempting and wooing him, and the ever present mystery of the System, Rivyn has to deal with the balance between craftsmanship and living. Will he grow up to be the world’s greatest blacksmith or will he be ravished by the powers that want to take him over?

The Tower's Blacksmith

<p>Rivyn stood alone in the vast, white space of the system, his eyes narrowing as the air hummed with the energy of the approaching wave. The sterile environment around him was featureless, reaching out endlessly; the ground beneath his feet stretched out in an endless, smooth expanse. A feeling of tension filled the air, building as the waves of enemies materialized. He had faced many trials here, but today would be different.</p>

<p>The first manticore appeared with a burst of dark energy, its massive, feline form materializing from the void. Its mane was spiked like a deadly crown, and its tail, tipped with a venomous stinger, lashed back and forth as it growled low in its throat. Its golden eyes locked onto Rivyn, and with a roar, it surged toward him.</p>

Poison resistance level 2